Parliament releases provisional list of designated members headed for Parliament

On Friday, 16 May, Parliament released a list of designated Members for the National Assembly and a list of Members of Provincial Legislatures for the Fifth Parliament.

However, the lists are bound to be amended as there are Members on the list who have declared that they will not be ...

Veteran MP's advice to new MPs

The Fifth Parliament opens on 21 May 2014 and People’s Assembly decided to catch up with out-going MP and former chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Annelize van Wyk.

Asked why she’s not returning to Parliament, van Wyk answered with a short and simple “Because I was too low ...

The A to Z of what new MPs should know about Parliament

The A to Z of Parliament will show new and returning MPs everything they need to know about their place of work. From attendance at committee meetings, to law-making and oversight duties, we have everything you need to know to calm those nerves and help you on your way.

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The A to Z of what new MPs should know about Parliament

The A to Z of Parliament will show new and returning MPs everything they need to know about their place of work. From attendance at committee meetings, to law-making and oversight duties, we have everything you need to know to calm those nerves and help you on your way.

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Parliamentary Leader of Opposition needs experience, says analyst

Since the announcement of Lindiwe Mazibuko’s resignation from the role of Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, much has been said about the reasons behind her decision and speculation over whether DA Gauteng Leader Mmusi Mamaine will be her replacement. But, there has been a dearth of analysis on what ...

Seat-winning parties, big and small, celebrate election results

On Saturday, 10 May, the African National Congress (ANC) along with thousands of ANC supporters paraded the streets of Johannesburg in celebration of the party’s success.

The New Age recently reported President Zuma’s appreciation of volunteers in assisting the election process and led thousands of supporters in song and dance. ...

Infographic: Election results and allocation of seats in Parliament

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) held a press conference today, 10 May, to officially announce the results of the 2014 National and Provincial Elections. IEC Chair, Pansy Tlakula, noted the success with which the elections were held and congratulated the parties that gained seats in Parliament. The hoped ...

New kid on the block EFF succeeds at the polls: What is next for them?

At 9am this morning after approximately 95% of votes had counted both nationally and in the Western Cape, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) had garnered 1,024,104 national votes (6.13%) and 40 629 (2.08%), placing them third place in both races.

EFF's Premier candidate in the Western Cape, Nazier Paulsen, is ...

SAPCO keeping the faith despite election struggles

South African Progressive Civic Organisation (SAPCO) is one of the many up and coming parties that have fallen on the sidelines of this year’s elections. With only 637 votes, the new political party continues to be hopeful in its quest for social justice and building capacity in communities.

Predominantly fighting ...

Western Cape provisional results: DA and ANC weigh in

People’s Assembly caught up with the DA’s Patricia De Lille and ANC’s Marius Fransman at the IEC Provincial Results Centre in Belville South to get their responses to the Western Cape's provincial results. By 5pm on Thursday approximately 90% of votes had been tallied in the Western Cape with the ...

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